World Theatre Day
We're celebrating theatre and You’re invited!
Join us at the WORLD THEATRE DAY WRAP PARTY
MARCH 28, 8 p.m., Wise Hall, 1882 Adanac St, Vancouver
The merriment includes:
* Performances by True North Performance and Show Stoppers
* Reading of the World Theatre Day message
* Video of World Theatre Day events
* “Why I Love the Theatre” open mic
* Live blogging/video chats
* Raffle with fabulous prizes
* Cash Bar and appies, dancing and FUN!!
Doors open at 7:30, Festivities start at 8:00 p.m.
Admission by Donation (suggested donation $15)
For more info call 604.608.6799
Generously sponsored by the Arts Club, the Playhouse Theatre Company and Bard on the Beach
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2010 Schedule of Events
(Click here for printable pdf of these listings)
MARCH 1 ~ 31 DISCOUNT PERFORMANCES
The Arts Club Theatre Company offers 15% off premium tickets (A zone) to performances in March of Paradise Garden at the Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage, and Billy Bishop Goes to War, at the Granville Island Stage - including Saturday nights. Book online at www.artsclub.com or by phone 604.687.1644, quoting promo code WTD.
MARCH 4 ~ 13 DISCOUNT PERFORMANCES
Hoarse Raven Theatre presents TWO HEADS TALKING: A Lady of Letters and Her Big Chance - two comic monologues reflecting playwright Alan Bennett's marvelously observant view of the British way of life. 8:00 p.m., Jericho Arts Centre, 1675 Discovery St. Info:www.hoarseraventheatre.com, 604.258.4079
• Special World Theatre Day 2 for 1 on all adult priced tickets Tues, Wed, Thurs – at door only. No advance bookings. Please quote “WTD“ when arriving at Box Office.
• Talkback with Director and Actor on March 11
MARCH 6 PERFORMANCE & TALKBACK
Evergreen Cultural Centre presents a special talkback following the 4:00 p.m. matinee performance of Jake’s Gift, Julia Mackey’s award-winning play and one-woman tour-de-force about a WWII vet returning to France. Evergreen Cultural Centre, 604.927.6555, www.evergreenculturalcentre.ca
MARCH 10 PAY-WHAT-YOU-CAN PERFORMANCE & TALKBACK
The Cultch presents a pay-what-you-can performance of The Greatest Cities in the World by Theatre Replacement followed by a special talkback with the actors. Based on interviews, observations and meetings collected from small towns named after big cities in the State of Tennessee, The Greatest Cities in the World maps out what it means to be a citizen of our constantly shrinking world. 8:00 p.m., The Cultch Historic Theatre, 604.251.1363, www.thecultch.com
MARCH 11 OPEN REHEARSAL
Three Hours Too Soon Productions invites you to an open rehearsal of The Anger of Ernest and Ernestine by Robert Morgan, Martha Ross and Leah Cherniak. 8:00-10:00 p.m., Roundhouse Community Centre. Info: 778. 316.5773 or email threehourstoosoon@gmail.com
MARCH 17~ APRIL 17 EXHIBITION & SILENT AUCTION
Art by Actors
Well known theatre personalities try their hands at visual art for a change! On display at the Stanley Industrial Alliance Theatre and also viewable online. Participating local theatre artists include: Tanja Dixon-Warren, Christopher Gaze, Bob Frazer, Anna Cummer, Gillian Barber, Karin Konoval, David Adams, Allan Gray, Cailin Stadnyk, Angela Brown and more. You can take an original work of art home! Each piece is available to the highest bidder through silent auction. Starting March 17, click here to view the art and bid. Info: 604.608.6799, info@gvpta.ca
MARCH 17 PAY-WHAT-YOU-CAN PERFORMANCE
The Cultch presents a pay-what-you-can performance of Elephant Wake by Globe Theatre. Elephant Wake is a provocative character study about the last man left in Ste. Vierge, a defunct Francophone town, and his relationship with the prosperous nearby English town of Welby in Saskatchewan. 8:00 p.m., The Cultch Historic Theatre, 604.251.1363, www.thecultch.com
MARCH 18 FREE PERFORMANCE
Theatre at UBC invites you to attend opening night of George Bernard Shaw’s comedy Arms and the Man Thur. March 18 @ 7:30 pm as our guest (free!) ~ with reception to follow! Or see the show on Monday March. 22 for only $5!! (Offers valid at door only) www.theatre.ubc.ca
MARCH 21 FREE PANEL
Backstage with Jackson
1:00, 2:00 & 3:00 p.m. at the Alice McKay Room, Vancouver Public Library, Central Branch. Join the Greater Vancouver Professional Theatre Alliance and the Vancouver Public Library as we celebrate World Theatre Day. Vancouver’s beloved stage and screen actor Jackson Davies (The Wild Guys, The Foursome, The Beachcombers) hosts a series of intimate, no-holds barred discussions with people who shape theatre in this city. Guest panelists include actor Colleen Wheeler, costume mistress Pat Smith, playwright Ameil Gladstone, actress Sasa Brown and many more. Join us for one or all three of these fascinating discussions free of charge. Find out what REALLY goes on backstage! Info: 604.608.6799, or info@gvpta.ca
MAR 21~27 FREE PERFORMANCES
Flash mobs on the streets of Vancouver!
World Theatre Day is takin’ it to the streets! Keep en eye out for theatrical events happening in unexpected places. Or check back in here for hints as to where and when the flash mobs might ignite!
MARCH 23~27 PAY-WHAT-YOU-CAN READINGS
Gateway Theatre announces its sixth annual SceneFirst Play Development series. Out of over 50 plays submitted from across Canada, Gateway will present the most exciting works. Join us for pay-what-you-can Workshop Readings the week of March 23-27, 2010. After each reading, a facilitator will moderate audience feedback and discussion. Check www.gatewaytheatre.com for more details.
MARCH 24 2 FOR 1 TICKETS
Shadbolt Centre for the Arts invites you to attend our opening night performance of the Rough House production Tiny Apocalypse for the special pricing of buy one ticket, get the second for free!! Written by Camille Gringas and directed by James Fagan Tait, Tiny Apocalypse scrutinizes the surreal banalities and submerged hysteria of office life in a world shaped and monitored by surveillance. Shadbolt Centre for the Arts Studio Theatre, 8:00 p.m. Info: 604.205.3000, www.shadboltcentre.com
MARCH 24 PAY-WHAT-YOU-CAN & TALKBACK
Three Hours Too Soon Productions presents The Anger of Ernest and Ernestine by Robert Morgan, Martha Ross and Leah Cherniak, running March 16-27. Pay-what-you-can performance March 24th. Stay after the show for a talkback with the performers. The Havana Theatre, 8:00 p.m. Info: threehourstoosoon@gmail.com, tickets: 604.253.9119
MAR 25 ~ 26 PREVIEW PERFORMANCE & TALKBACK
Studio 58 (Langara College) presents Where’s Charley?, a crazy farce based on the play “Charley’s Aunt”. Join us for a preview performance Mar 25 or 26th and stay afterwards for a special talkback with the performers. Info: 604.684.2787, www.studio58.ca
MARCH 27 OPEN REHEARSAL
Pacific Theatre is thrilled to celebrate World Theatre Day by opening up the rehearsal process for Ron Reed’s REFUGE OF LIES, a suspenseful and provocative drama of conscience, grace and consequence, inspired by actual events. The public is invited to observe rehearsal anytime from 10am-1:30pm. Ron will be available for questions and conversation during coffee and lunch breaks. Info: 604.731.5483, info@pacifictheatre.org, www.pacifictheatre.org
MARCH 27 PAY-WHAT-YOU-CAN PERFORMANCE
The Playhouse Theatre Company presents The Love List by Norm Foster (March 6 – Apr. 10). A hilarious comedy about perfection and the pursuit of happiness, by Canada’s most produced playwright. Special Pay-What-You-Can Matinee: March 27 at 2pm.at the Vancouver Playhouse Theatre. Info: 604.873.3311, www.vancouverplayhouse.com
MARCH 27 DISCOUNT PERFORMANCE & TALKBACK
Ruby Slippers Theatre Company is offering a special World Theatre Day discount to their 2:00 p.m. matinee performance of The Russian Play & Mexico City with a talkback session following the show. At Performance Works. Tickets: 604.629.VTIX, Info: www.rubyslippers.ca
MARCH 27 PERFORMANCE & TALK BACK
Evergreen Cultural Centre presents Salt-Water Moon March 23 – 27, an Arts Club on Tour production of this timeless love story by David French. On Sat. March 27 at the 4pm matinee, the audience is invited to stay after the performance for a talkback with the cast. Evergreen Cultural Centre, 604.927.6555, www.evergreenculturalcentre.ca
MARCH 27 PRE-SHOW Q&A
Did you ever wonder what goes through an improviser’s head before they go on stage? Find out at this special TheatreSports pre-show Q&A with Executive Director Jay Ono and some of the most talented improv performers in the city. 7:00-7:30 p.m. and stay for the 8:00 show! Waterfront Theatre, Granville Island. Info: 604.738.7013, www.vtsl.com
MARCH 27 PAY-WHAT-YOU-CAN PERFORMANCE
Presentation House Theatre presents a Pay-What-You-Can matinee performance of Queen Lear. 4 p.m., Presentation House, North Vancouver. Info: 604-990-3474, www.phtheatre.org
MARCH 28 PAY-WHAT-YOU-CAN BENEFIT & PERFORMANCE
World Theatre Day Wrap Party!
We’re celebrating theatre and you’re invited! Program includes reading the International WTD message, encore performances and videos of our flash mob events, video conferencing with other WTD parties world-wide, and a big ol’ party just to celebrate the day! Proceeds benefit the GVPTA, suggested donation $15. 8:00 p.m. at WISE Hall, 1882 Adanac St. Info: 604.608.6799, info@gvpta.ca
APRIL 1 PAY-WHAT-YOU-CAN PERFORMANCE
The Cultch presents a pay-what-you-can performance of At Nightfall followed by a special talkback with the cast. A shoemaker stumbles upon the elusive beauty of wood waters, and the antics of its tiny denizens. They cast an undeniable charm on all those who venture into their world. 7 p.m., The Cultch Historic Theatre, 604.251.1363, www.thecultch.com
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World Theatre Day 2010 MEssage from Dame Judy Dench
World Theatre Day is an opportunity to celebrate Theatre in all its myriad forms. Theatre is a source of entertainment and inspiration and has the ability to unify the many diverse cultures and peoples that exist throughout the world. But theatre is more than that and also provides opportunities to educate and inform.
Theatre is performed throughout the world and not always in a traditional theatre setting. Performances can occur in a small village in Africa, next to a mountain in Armenia, on a tiny island in the Pacific. All it needs is a space and an audience. Theatre has the ability to make us smile, to make us cry, but should also make us think and reflect.
Theatre comes about through team work. Actors are the people who are seen, but there is an amazing set of people who are not seen. They are equally as important as the actors and their differing and specialist skills make it possible for a production to take place. They too must share in any triumphs and successes that may hopefully occur.
March 27 is always the official World Theatre Day. In many ways every day should be considered a theatre day, as we have a responsibility to continue the tradition to entertain, to educate and to enlighten our audiences, without whom we couldn’t exist.
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The GVPTA thanks the Province of British Columbia, the City of Vancouver, and Metro Vancouver for support of our World Theatre Day initiative.
